We are a reader-supported site and receive compensation from purchases made through these links. See more about our Privacy and Affiliate policies here. When your teen was little, gift-giving was simple — a favorite stuffed animal or the hottest toy of the season felt like a home run every time! Now that they’re older, this generation of… The post The 22 Best Gifts for Teens at Walmart appeared first on Grown and Flown ..read more

The other day I ran into the mother of my middle son’s former girlfriend. Our kids, who started dating in high school, broke up at the beginning of their sophomore year in college, after dating for nearly two years. Our encounter was not awkward and I was glad to see her and hear how her daughter… The post Son’s Girlfriend: The Big Mistake You Need to Avoid appeared first on Grown and Flown ..read more

Growing up in the ‘80s was sweet for many reasons. But I think most of us Gen-Xers can agree that one of the best parts about growing up when we did was how the holidays played out. Especially Thanksgiving. School got out, and we’d look forward to the days ahead of feasting and partying. So… The post Seven Reasons Why Thanksgiving Was Just Better in the ’80s appeared first on Grown and Flown ..read more

We are a reader-supported site and receive compensation from purchases made through these links. See more about our Privacy and Affiliate policies here.   Here are our favorite early Black Friday deals. We’ll add more to this list all during Thanksgiving week so check back often to see what we’ve discovered.   Black Friday Deals (Now)… The post Black Friday Week (Early): Best Holiday Gifts for Your Family 2024 appeared first on Grown and Flown ..read more

We are a reader-supported site and receive compensation from purchases made through these links. See more about our Privacy and Affiliate policies here. Black Friday seems to come earlier and earlier each year—and we’re not complaining about it! There are always so many good deals on all the must-haves for teens and college kids and gifts… The post The Best Early Black Friday Deals at Walmart appeared first on Grown and Flown ..read more

My youngest will be moving across the country in a few months, so my nest will be empty very soon and honestly I don’t feel ready. I heard moms are never completely ready. In fact, my dear friend who just went through an empty nest told me to make sure I prepare for it early,… The post I’m Going Through Huge Life Changes, I’m Glad I’m Single Through It All appeared first on Grown and Flown ..read more

There I was, sitting on a bench in the fitting room, watching my daughter and her best friend twirl in front of the mirror. They were trying on dresses for homecoming—*HOCO*, as they call it now—and the laughter bouncing off the walls was pure, joyful, and carefree. The dresses were covered in sequins, the hemlines… The post Sequins and Self-Love: A Journey Through Homecoming Dress Shopping appeared first on Grown and Flown ..read more

We are a reader-supported site and receive compensation from purchases made through the links in this post. Prices and availability are subject to change. Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days start at 12:01 AM (PDT) on October 8th and run for 48 hours thorugh October 9th. If you’re an early bird and already shopping for holiday gifts,… The post Best Amazon Prime Big Deal Days (Oct 8-9) appeared first on Grown and Flown ..read more

Homecoming season is upon us, which means parades, Spirit Days, football games and, of course, the dance. Ah, the Homecoming dance. I can’t help but feel that society got it right nowadays because everyone who wants to go can, whether in a friend group or as a couple. Back when I went to high school… The post The Funny Truth About Shopping for a Homecoming Dress appeared first on Grown and Flown ..read more

We love Amazon Prime Deal Days, October 8-9, especially since the timing is right to get some holiday shopping done. Here are some of the EARLY Amazon Big Deal Days deals we’ve found that we think you’ll want to take a look at. We’ll have more deals to report as we see them today and… The post EARLY Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, October 2024 appeared first on Grown and Flown ..read more